Volunteers collected waste from various locations, including the community, market area and banks of the Indus River. The collected waste included plastic, discarded packaging materials, and other non-biodegradable items which pose serious threats to the local environment and wildlife.
Indus River Cleaning
In a dedicated effort to preserve and rejuvenate the sacred waters of the Indus River in Ladakh, a large-scale cleanliness drive titled “Singe Tsangspo Tsangde Lasgul” (Let’s Clean the Indus River) was on Tuesday organized in the Nyoma sub division under the leadership of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kacho Asgar.
Volunteers collected waste from various locations, including the community, market area and banks of the Indus River. The collected waste included plastic, discarded packaging materials, and other non-biodegradable items which pose serious threats to the local environment and wildlife.
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The campaign began with a pledge ceremony, where participants committed themselves to the cause of environmental conservation and the sustainable upkeep of the Indus River. SDM Nyoma emphasized the importance of preserving natural resources and maintaining ecological balance in the region. He urged all residents to treat the river with reverence and to continue community-led efforts to ensure its cleanliness for future generations.
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The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation and key stakeholders, including Ishey Spalzang, Councillor of Nyoma, Police, officers of various departments, personnel of the Indian Army and Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
All participants came together in a united effort to clean and protect the banks of the Indus River.
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